TMTPOST—Shanghai-based AGIBOT, a pioneer in the development of intelligent embodied robot products in China, launched the second generation of humanoid robots on Sunday at its annual product launch, marking a step forward in intelligent interaction and commercial deployment.

The event showcased five new commercial humanoid robots under the "Yuanzheng" and "Lingxi" series, all poised to revolutionize various industries.

The newly unveiled models include the interactive service robot Yuanzheng A2, the flexible manufacturing robot Yuanzheng A2-W, the heavy-duty special robot Yuanzheng A2-Max, the Lingxi X1 developed by Zhiyuan X-Lab as a fully open-source robot, and the specialized data acquisition robot Lingxi X1-W.

AGIBOT also highlighted its advancements in power, perception, communication, and control domains, unveiling the embodied intelligence G1-G5 roadmap and launching the AIDEA embodied intelligence data system.

A standout feature of the launch was the zero-cost Lingxi X1 robot, which is entirely open-source. Core components like design schematics, software frameworks, middleware source code, and basic operational algorithms are all made available to developers for free.

Qingsong Jiang, the partner and vice president of marketing services at AGIBOT, told TMTPost that the company’s bipedal humanoid robots are expected to enter mass production in October this year, with an estimated monthly output of 100 units.

The overall shipment volume for this year is projected to reach around 300 units, including approximately 200 humanoid robots and about 100 wheeled robots. He emphasized that the final production numbers will definitely exceed this estimated figure.

During the conference, Peng Zhihui, the co-founder of AGIBOT, said that the full range of new products, Yuanzheng series, AGIBOT full-stack embodied intelligence solutions and the open-sourcing of Lingxi X1 have all demonstrated the company’s commitment to pushing the boundaries of AI and robotics technology to explore more possibilities.

“We regard technological innovation as the core competitiveness of our company, and the commercial implementation of these innovations is the most important proof of our value. That’s why this year’s slogan is ‘First Year of Commercialization for AGIBOT,” Peng noted.

AGIBOT, founded in February 2023, aims to create world-class embodied intelligent robots through AI and robotic fusion innovation.

Peng is well-known in China's tech community. Born in 1993, Peng graduated from the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China and previously worked at OPPO’s AI Lab and Huawei’s Ascend AI chip and algorithm research. His decision to found AGIBOT in December 2022 attracted significant attention, as did the company’s stellar rise.

AGIBOT has garnered widespread attention due to its rapid development and continuous fundraising efforts. The company has completed seven rounds of financing, attracting investments from major players like Hillhouse Capital, Matrix Partners China, and Baidu. The company’s valuation is reportedly at unicorn levels, exceeding $1 billion.

AGIBOT has already partnered with major organizations like Keda Xunfei and Shanghai Artificial Intelligence Laboratory, working on commercial solutions and multi-modal large model and robotic operating system research.

The latest product launch emphasizes the importance of technological innovation as the core competitive advantage of AGIBOT. Peng pointed out, "This year marks the commercial debut of AGIBOT," signaling the company’s shift from research and development to tangible commercial impact.

The company's long-term vision includes developing a full-stack embodied intelligence system and entering the consumer market while Peng predicts that humanoid robots could be in homes within five to eight years.